Senior Professional Nurse – Icu (permanent) Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa
Job Description
Senior Professional Nurse - ICU (Permanent) Western Cape
We are looking for an experienced Senior Professional Nurse with a postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing to support high-quality care in a specialised ICU unit. The successful candidate will support the Unit Manager in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care, while mentoring junior staff and student nurses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive and safe patient care by adhering to clinical quality standards.
- Manage and enhance the client experience through professional care practices.
- Guide and mentor new and student nurses to build team competence.
- Ensure effective use and retention of staff and resources.
- Assist in managing stock levels and operational costs within the unit.
Education:
- Professional Nurse qualification.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (essential).
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Professional Nurse in a hospital environment.
- At least 1 year of mentoring or preceptorship experience.
- Scientific nursing principles and patient assessment.
- Knowledge of nursing legislation and scope of practice.
- Infection prevention and control practices.
- Advanced life support training (e.g., ACLS, ATLS, PALS - where applicable).
- Audit and record-keeping of patient files.
- Ability to develop and implement care plans.
- Basic pharmacology and computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
- Risk identification and analysis skills.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1473334
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationWestern Cape, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned